喜悦
xǐyuè
joy
看到朋友的成功，我感到无比喜悦。
Seeing my friend's success, I felt immense joy.
formalinformal
A feeling of great happiness or delight, often profound and uplifting.
这首歌让我充满喜悦。
This song fills me with joy.
她的笑容带来了无尽的喜悦。
Her smile brought endless joy.
More intense than 'high spirits' or 'cheerfulness'; often used for deep, heartfelt happiness.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Intensity
喜悦 conveys a deeper, more sustained happiness than 快乐 (happiness).
Gold Rule
Context
Use for profound joy, not casual happiness.
Word Origin
Composed of 喜 (xǐ, 'joy') and 悦 (yuè, 'pleasure'), emphasizing a deep, lasting sense of happiness.
Usage Notes
Often used to describe a profound or overwhelming sense of happiness, stronger than everyday 'happiness' (快乐).
Word Breakdown
喜
joy
root悦
pleasure
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